Lesson 7: Reiki for Water, Plants and Animals

Learning Objectives

This week, we will cover:1. The benefits and techniques for giving Reiki to water2. The benefits and techniques for giving Reiki to a plant3. How to give a Reiki Treatment to an animal

Giving Reiki to Water

You may already be familiar with the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto on water, consciousness, and intent. Powerful stuff.

The International Institute for Reiki Training conducted an experiment at Masaru Emoto's headquarters in Tokyo, looking at the effect of Reiki on Tokyo tapwater. With a brief water blessing, they successfully changed the molecular structure of the water. Learn more about it:Reiki Ice Crystal ExperimentTaking time to offer Reiki to water can positively effect our bodies, our plants, and our earth - the possibilities are endless.

To charge your bath / drinking water, simply connect to source, bring the energy down from crown to hands, and "beam" the intention / universal life force to the water. You can draw CKR into the water while you do it, as well.

Reiki for Plants

A number of research studies have been conducted around the world to indicate that prayer and healing energy effects plants in positive ways:

Increased growth rate

Higher chlorophyl content

Suffer lest from pests

Improved overall health of the plant

Yield bigger crops

Stefanie Hart, a Reiki Practitioner out of Denver, did her Master's Thesis on "The Effects of Applying Reiki Energy to Plant Life", which you can read more about HERE (page 66).

To give a plant or seed Reiki during stressful times or as a regular routine by simply holding the seed / pot, or floating above / around the plant, for 5-15 minutes. The intention could be an overall intention of well-being, health, and love.

Giving a Treatment to Animals

Kathleen Prasad is a Reiki Practitioner for animals, and is the Founder and Director of "Animal Reiki Source".

Her website offers a wealth of information, including Videos and Articles, and makes the following suggestions about giving treatments to animals:

"The approach is key when working with animals and Reiki. Animals appreciate being given control of the treatment: in other words, being allowed to say "yes" or "no" to the treatment as well as determining the way the treatment will unfold.

This means the practitioner needs to follow a few basic rules to be successful in the treatment:1. Always begin by asking permission of the animal directly OR by setting your intention that you are open to facilitate the healing process for the animal for as much energy as they are open to receive, or none at all (this is a form of permission).2. It's best not to initiate hands-on contact when working with an animal. Always allow the animal to be the one to initiate contact.

3. Allow the animal to move freely in the treatment space. Pay attention to what your animal is telling you by their behavior about how he or she wants you to give the treatment.

4. Let go of your expectations about how an animal should behave during the treatment (they usually do not behave like humans, lying down motionless for 60 minutes). The typical treatment consists of an ebb and flow of hands-on/short distance Reiki as well as short periods of movement and relaxation. Also, let go of your expectations about what healing result the animal should manifest.

cont'd...5. Animals appreciate a passive and open approach... try "offering" the energy in a non-assertive manner.

**Imagine you are creating a Reiki bubble around yourself which the animal can move into and out of freely, or build an imaginary "Reiki bridge" which the animal can cross if he or she wants to participate in the healing treatment. In this same vein, your body language should match this passive intention: in other words, don't initiate and hold eye contact, don't make yourself "big" and dominant in your body position.

For example, try to stay on the same physical level with the animal and remain in a non-threatening pose -ideally, don't stand up over a small animal on ground level or have your hands up and palms facing out like a predator about to pounce.

6. After you finish the treatment, always thank the animal for participation in the treatment.